From suburbia to stroopwafels: An American in Amsterdam
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From suburbia to stroopwafels: An American in Amsterdam
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In this episode, I sit down with Janet Lefley, an American author and illustrator who swapped U.S. suburbia for the canals of Amsterdam. We talk about her unexpected path to the Netherlands, from being an exchange student to navigating the quirks of Dutch life with her husband, Dan. Janet shares what it's really like to live abroad long-term, covering everything from bikes and bureaucracy to creative inspiration and culture shock.
This conversation is packed with honest reflections, funny culture clashes, and expat wisdom earned the hard way. Whether you're dreaming of a move abroad or just love hearing about people diving into new lives, Janet’s story will make you laugh, nod in recognition, and maybe even start Googling “how to move to Europe.”
You can find Janet's artwork and illustrations at https://www.thejanimalstore.com/ and on Instagram at @janetlefley.
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How To Be An Expat is a podcast that explores how to live expat life to the fullest, hosted by Expat Coach Kelly Boyle. Each episode is a conversation with other expats around topics of expat life, from culture shocks and learning a new language, to working and making friends. Listen as we share our stories and experiences, and learn how to be an expat.
You can find Kelly at https://kellyboylecoaching.com.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome and introductions
01:00 - Why Janet moved to Amsterdam
03:25 - Finding a job in the Netherlands
05:13 - Getting a visa in the Netherlands
08:30 - Freelancing in Amsterdam
10:00 - Tipping culture in Europe vs. the U.S.
13:30 - What are Dutch people like?
20:30 - Adopting a more direct and blunt communication style
23:22 - Janet’s Covid experience in Amsterdam
33:20 - Why Janet is leaving the Netherlands
36:56 - Tips for leveraging LinkedIn to find a job in Europe
40:40 - The DAFT visa and being a creative entrepreneur
46:48 - Making friends and finding community as an expat
52:50 - Learning a new language to integrate
56:24 - Where to find Janet and goodbyes